pasta
Pesto penne
The exotic ingredients of pesto, combined with choicest vegetables like zucchini and red and yellow capsicum make this penne dish the centre of attraction on any dining table!
Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
3 cups boiled penne or any small pasta
½ cup zucchini cubes
½ cup red capsicum cubes
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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Olive and tomato pasta
Basil, which so commonly available in India, adds an exotic flavour to this tomato pasta.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked bow pasta (farfalle)
For the basil and Tomato Sauce
1 recipe Italian tomato sauce
½ teaspoon dry red chilli flakes
4 to 5 tablespoons fresh [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Garden fresh fusilli
A classic pasta recipe made with fusilli and cottage cheese, tossed along with garden fresh parsley and basil. Relish the distinct essence of every ingredient used in this dish.
Preparation Time : 5 mins.
Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked fusilli or any small pasta
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chillies
1½ [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Minestrone soup
Minestrone soup is the ideal way to start a hearty meal; alternatively it’s so jam-packed with the goodness of vegetables that it could even serve as a whole meal by itself!
Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
½ cup shredded cabbage
4 tablespoons chopped celery
½ cup boiled macaroni [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Curried beans pasta
Rich in Vitamin A, Potassium & Fibre
Pasta is always a hit with children, and they will enjoy this tempting curried beans concoction.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 20 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
2 cups small whole wheat pasta (macaroni, fussilli, farfalle, etc.)
¼ cup soaked lima beans (pavta)
2 to 3 peppercorns
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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Pesto macaroni
Macaroni tossed in creamy pesto and crunchy vegetable.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked macaroni
½ cup zucchini cubes
½ cup red capsicum cubes
½ cup green capsicum cubes
½ cup yellow capsicum cubes
½ recipe pesto
½ cup fresh cream
1 tbsp olive oil or any other [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Basil corn fusilli
Fusilli tossed along with corn with a sprinkling of fresh basil and parsley. An enticing blend of flavours!
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked fusilli
½ cup chooped onions
½ tsp finely chopped garlic
½ cup boiled and sliced baby corn
½ cup boiled [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Full of fibre pasta
As the name suggests, this pasta is full of fibre. Use of whole-wheat pasta and lots of vegetables is the speciality of this fibre rich dish.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Serves 2.
For the sauce
½ cup onions, finely chopped
½ cup mixed vegetables (carrots, capsicum etc.) finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Noodle salad with salsa
Makes a healthy side -serving or a main course – works well cold too, even as a packed lunch.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 20 mins.
Serves 4.
For the noodle salad
1 cup noodles/spaghetti
½ cup corn kernels, boiled
1 tomato, deseeded and diced
1 capsicum, diced
1 spring onion with greens, chopped
3 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Farfalle in olive salsa
Bow shaped pasta tossed in a simple olive salsa and herbs. Add a portion of garlic bread and a glass of wine if you like to complete this meal. Do keep in mind that the olives are pickled in brine and so you may need to be a little cautious while adding the salt to [...]
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